Ed Kirkpatrick

Ed Kirkpatrick

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Former MLB utility player Ed Kirkpatrick died November 15, 2010, after a long battle with throat cancer. He played 16 seasons in the big leagues with five teams: California Angels, Kansas City Royals, Pittsburgh Pirates, Texas Rangers and the Milwaukee Brewers. Kirkpatrick was 66.

Former MLB utility player Ed Kirkpatrick died November 15, 2010, after a long battle with throat cancer. He played 16 seasons in the big leagues with five teams: California Angels, Kansas City Royals, Pittsburgh Pirates, Texas Rangers and the Milwaukee Brewers. Kirkpatrick was 66. (Rogers Photo Archive/Getty images)

Former MLB utility player Ed Kirkpatrick died November 15, 2010, after a long battle with throat cancer. He played 16 seasons in the big leagues with five teams: California Angels, Kansas City Royals, Pittsburgh Pirates, Texas Rangers and the Milwaukee Brewers. Kirkpatrick was 66.Rogers Photo Archive/Getty images